On April 17, 1976, President Gerald Ford delivered the line, "Live from New York, it's Saturday Night" via a taped segment for the show. Ron Nessen, President Ford's press secretary, hosted the April 17, 1976, episode.

FALSE

Question 9 of 30

What musical guest tore up a picture of Pope John Paul II on "Saturday Night Live?"

Sinead O' Connor

During the Oct. 3, 1992, episode of "Saturday Night Live," Sinead O' Connor tore up a picture of Pope John Paul II. NBC received 4,484 complaints about the Sinead O' Connor incident and 725 calls in support of the singer.

Madonna

Annie Lennox

Question 10 of 30

What is the name of the troupe of comedians and actors featured on "Saturday Night Live?"

The Not Ready for Prime Time Players

The ever-changing group of actors and comedians featured on "Saturday Night Live" is called The Not Ready for Prime Time Players. More than 140 performers have worked as cast members on "Saturday Night Live."

The SNL Players

The Not Ready for Saturday Night Players

Question 11 of 30

Who was the oldest person to host "Saturday Night Live"?

Miskel Spillman

Ruth Gordon

Actress Ruth Gordon was the oldest person to host "Saturday Night Live." Gordon was 80 when she hosted in January 1977.

Betty White

Question 12 of 30

What "Saturday Night Live" cast member played the character The Church Lady?

Mike Myers

Seth Myers

Dana Carvey

Actor Dana Carvey played The Church Lady on "Saturday Night Live." Carvey was a cast member from 1986 to 1993 and has hosted the show several times since his departure.

Question 13 of 30

Who is the youngest cast member to appear on "Saturday Night Live?"

Anthony Michael Hall

Anthony Michael Hall at the age of 17 was the youngest cast member to join "Saturday Night Live." Hall performed on the show from 1985 to 1986.

Chris Rock

Maya Rudolph

Question 14 of 30

Who has appeared 16 times as the host of "Saturday Night Live"?

Steve Martin

John Goodman

Alec Baldwin

Actor Alec Baldwin has hosted "Saturday Night Live" a record-setting 16 times. Baldwin first hosted the show in 1990 while promoting the release of the movie "The Hunt for Red October."

Question 15 of 30

What studio is "Saturday Night Live" filmed in at Rockefeller Center?

8H

"Saturday Night Live" is filmed in studio 8H in the GE Building at 30 Rockefeller Center in New York City. The studio is suspended by cables from the floor above to eliminate vibrations from the subway.

Steve Martin was never an actual cast member of "Saturday Night Live." Martin has hosted the show 15 times and has made several surprise appearances but has never been on the SNL staff.

Question 17 of 30

What actress played the consumer affairs reporter Roseanne Roseannadanna on 'Saturday Night Live?"

Laraine Newman

Gilda Radner

Gilda Radner played the brash and tactless character Roseanna Roseannadanna on "Saturday Night Live." Radner was a "Saturday Night Live" cast member from 1975 to 1980 and won an Outstanding Performance Emmy for her work on the show.

Jane Curtain

Question 18 of 30

What is the most successful movie based on a "Saturday Night Live" sketch?

"Wayne's World"

"Wayne's World" is the most successful movie based on "Saturday Night Live" characters. Wayne Campbell and Garth Algar are played by Mike Myers and Dana Carvey respectively. The comedy grossed over $180 million worldwide.

"The Blues Brothers"

"A Night at the Roxbury"

Question 19 of 30

What was "Saturday Night Live" originally named?

"Live From New York"

"Friday Night Live"

"NBC's Saturday Night"

When "Saturday Night Live" first aired in 1975 it was known as "NBC's Saturday Night." In 1975 ABC already had a show called "Saturday Night Live with Howard Cosell." When the ABC show ended NBC purchased the naming rights and from 1977 on it has been called "Saturday Night Live."

Question 20 of 30

Which iconic Chris Farley character ended his motivational speeches with the line "…when you're living in van down by the river?"

Bill Swerski

Mike Donnelly

Matt Foley

Chris Farley as character Matt Foley, delivered the line "…when you're living in a van down by the river." Chris Farley died of a drug overdose at the age of 33, the same age and cause of death as his comic idol, John Belushi.

Question 21 of 30

Who was the first female head writer of "Saturday Night Live?"

Amy Poehler

Tina Fey

Tina Fey was the first woman to be named head writer of "Saturday Night Live." Fey was head writer for 130 episodes from 1999 until leaving the show in 2006.

Jane Curtain

Question 22 of 30

Who was the first cast member to be born after "Saturday Night Live" premiered?

Kenan Thompson

Kenan Thompson was the first cast member born after the 1975 premiere of "Saturday Night Live." Thompson was born May 10, 1978, nearly three years after the Oct. 11, 1975, debut episode of the show.

Colin Jost

Michael Che

Question 23 of 30

Which cast member spent 14 years on "Saturday Night Live"?

Jason Sudeikis

Darrell Hammond

Working on "Saturday Night Live" from 1995 to 2009, Darrell Hammond currently has the longest run as a cast member. Hammond is back on the show as announcer replacing the late Don Pardo.

Al Franken

Question 24 of 30

Who was the first female host of "Saturday Night Live"?

Lily Tomlin

Madeline Kahn

Candice Bergen

Actress Candice Bergen was the first woman to host "Saturday Night Live" on Nov. 8, 1975. Bergen also became the first woman to host the show five times.

Question 25 of 30

What "Saturday Night Live" cast member played the character Operaman?

David Spade

Adam Sandler

Actor Adam Sandler showcased his music talents playing Operaman on "Saturday Night Live." Sandler, a cast member from 1990 to 1995, went on to a lucrative film career with leading roles in dozens movies.

Will Ferrell

Question 26 of 30

Which Beatle has never appeared on "Saturday Night Live"?

George Harrison

Ringo Starr

John Lennon

John Lennon is the only Beatle to never appear on "Saturday Night Live." During the April 24, 1976, episode, show producer and creator Lorne Michaels offered to pay the Beatles $3,000 to reunite on "Saturday Night Live."

Question 27 of 30

How many sets of brothers have been cast members on "Saturday Night Live"?

One

Two

Three

There have been three sets of brothers to work as cast members on "Saturday Night Live:" John and James Belushi, Dan and Peter Aykroyd and Bill and Brian Doyle-Murray.

Question 28 of 30

Famous tenor Luciano Pavarotti has appeared on "Saturday Night Live" as a musical guest.